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© 1925collection (CC BY-NC-SA)
2 Rappen Wreath; bronze; light type
| Bronze (95% copper, 4% tin, 1% zinc) | 2.50 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Switzerland › Switzerland (1848-date) |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal State (1848-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1850-1931 |
| Value | 2 Rappen (0.02 CHF) |
| Currency | Franc (1850-date) |
| Composition | Bronze (95% copper, 4% tin, 1% zinc) |
| Weight | 2.50 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Thickness | 0.98 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 1 February 1952 |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#164 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 8% |
Reverse
Wreath with two laurel branches tied with a ribbon below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
2
B
Engraver: Jacques-Jean Barre
Designer: Alexander Hutter
Edge
Plain.
Comment
Three varieties for this type are known:1) Paris mint variety:
Mintmark: A
Mint master: Charles-Louis Dierick (1845-1860)
Mint master's mark: hand at lower left